The defensive pressure and counterattack in the evaluation of veteran Ancelotti are good...Brazil's goal is to become a champion
Oct 09, 2025
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This is what Carlo Ancelotti, manager of the Brazilian national football team, said.
Brazil will play a friendly match against South Korea at the Seoul World Cup Stadium at 8 p.m. on the 10th. Brazil is a team that does not need an explanation. It shines on the most wins (five times) at the FIFA World Cup. He is the only team to attend all World Cups since the 1930 Uruguayan Games. Brazil will try to win the World Cup for the first time in 24 years since the 2002 World Cup at the 2026 North-China World Cup.
Ahead of the showdown, Ancelotti said, `Two wins in Asia is a natural goal. Other than that, facing an Asian country itself is a big experience ahead of the World Cup finals. It's an element for the team to grow. Korea and Japan can be played in the World Cup. An important and meaningful experience for the Brazilian national team."
Brazil is sixth in the FIFA rankings. It is far ahead of Korea (23rd). In the past, Brazil has an advantage with 7 wins and 1 loss. Ancelotti said, `South Korea is very strong. Transition is also very fast. be different from Japan in terms of players' characteristics and abilitiesSon Heung-min (LAFC) has had a lot of experience in Europe. Of course I know that he is an important and threatening player. But Korea is a team that plays soccer well with the ball. He has good defensive pressure and is good at counterattacking. I think this game will be a good game for us."
Ancelotti has been leading Brazil since June. He has won all five of Europe's big leagues, including AC Milan (Italy), Real Madrid (Spain), Chelsea (England), Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Bayern Munich (Germany). It's a masterpiece, but I'm worried that training time is short until the World Cup.
Ancelotti said there is no turning point. The strategy of the game is important and the tactics are important, but the most important thing is the attitude of the players in the game. It is not a short-term or long-term process. It's a mindset. That is the most important"Brazil's goal is clear. To be a champion..."
It's not 'full body'. Neymar (Santus), Hapinha (FC Barcelona), and Ederson (Man City) were out due to injuries. In particular, Ederson and Alisson Becker (Liverpool) 'Core' were all missing from the goalkeeper position.
Ancelotti begins with `John Victor (Nottingham). The Korean game can raise our team's level and attitude. I hope that the players will gain a lot of experience in that area. I think it will help us prepare for the World Cup."
The following is a Q&A session with Carlo Ancelotti.
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▶Tomorrow begins with John Victor (Nottingham). The Korean game can raise our team's level and attitude. I hope that the players will gain a lot of experience in that area. I think it will help me prepare for the World Cup.
- When he faced Paraguay, the offense had a good balance. Hodrigo, Vinicius, etc. are coming back.
▶Brazil showed good performance in Paraguay (June 11th, 1-0 win) and Chile (September 5th, 3-0 win). I think I will use that part a lot and go out similarly.
- There is not much training time. There were also few chances to call in. What are the other goals.
▶ Winning two games in Asia is a natural goal. Other than that, facing an Asian country itself is a big experience ahead of the World Cup finals. It's an element for the team to grow. Korea and Japan can be played in the World Cup. It is an important and meaningful experience for the Brazilian national team.
- There are players from Real Madrid, including Eder Militão (Real Madrid) and Casemiro (Manchester United).
▶Being able to call up a player that I know a lot about is very helpful. As such, attitude and atmosphere are important in the World Cup because they know the players better, develop the team's atmosphere, and spread their attitudes positively. I can make up for it. I think it's very good. Not only they have a good atmosphere and attitude. I think it will be very helpful for the World Cup.
- Militão made a shocking statement at the previous press conference. I thought of retiring after two knee injuries. Did Ancelotti talk to him separately.
▶When I was the Real Madrid coach, I talked to Militão. He said to recover well and focus on the team because they are important players. In fact, Millitang is back and doing well in that part. It's meeting the expectations well. In addition to Militão, there are many good center backs in the Brazilian national team. In that regard, I think we have a lot of good resources as much as the center back position.
- I like the Brazilian national team because it is different and special. What's the difference.
▶ All the languages are different in the club team. There is a communication error. There are also some bad points. The national team uses the same language to communicate clearly. That part is special. The atmosphere is important to achieve the goal. It can be achieved only with the same goal. Brazil's goal is clear. It's about being a champion. What players should not overlook is not that I become the best player and win. We should all have the goal of winning the team.
- Compared to France and Argentina, they should prepare for a short time and go to the World Cup.
▶There is no road to the diameter. The strategy of the game is important and the tactics are important, but the most important thing is the attitude of the players in the game. It is not a short-term or long-term process. It's a mindset. That's the most important thing.
- In the warm-up matches in June and September, they used 4-2-3-1, 4-4-2. What formations do you use more.
▶You can be more aggressive if you have four strikers. Tomorrow's game is an opportunity for us. This is a goal. Individual players have outstanding skills. I have to make sure that I can play good soccer. Regardless of whether there are four strikers or how many strikers, it is important to mix the players' personal skills and play good soccer.
- Who else is Son Heung-min (LAFC) wary of.
▶I had a lot of experience in Europe. Of course I know that he is an important and threatening player. But Korea is a team that plays soccer well with the ball. He has good defensive pressure and is good at counterattacking. I think tomorrow's game will be a good game for us.
- The difference between Korean and Japanese soccer.
▶Korea is very strong. Transition is also very fast. There is a difference from Japan in player characteristics and ability. I think that part is the difference in soccer between Korea and Japan.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
